My Southern Vote Matters:
Community Voices
Arco Iris community members recently participated in the Grantmakers for Southern Progress "My Southern Vote Matters" campaign. These brief videos highlight the diverse experiences, concerns, and hopes that inspire us to stay engaged in civic life. Together, they reflect our commitment to community, environmental stewardship, justice, and the belief that every voice matters.
Maria Moroles
Protecting the Ozarks, the Buffalo River, and rural communities from environmental degradation and corporate exploitation.
Daysha Tanks
Reflecting on the importance of protecting the environment while ensuring that vulnerable members of our communities are not left behind.
Lucia Aleman
An immigrant perspective on civic participation
and advocating for families who often lack a
voice in public policy.
Jenny Moroles
How local elections can create accountability and
bring meaningful change to a community.
Eric Schulte
Why fair representation matters and how gerrymandering affects voters in Florida.
Diana Shiell
Reflecting on the power of voting to help our
nation move closer to its highest ideals of justice, equality, and opportunity.